

Shruti Madan
"Whole planet"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,231 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO820minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO702gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO45zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO218minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO109meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO820minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Shruti's actions
Economy & Communities
Learn About The Economy & Communities SDGs
SDG #7, 9 & 12
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn About the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG #1, 2 & 6
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs
SDG #13, 14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 4 meatless meal(s) and/or 4 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer
SDG #1 No Poverty
In my community, I will volunteer at a community shelter, food pantry or soup kitchen.
Health & Equity
Learn About The Health & Equity SDGs
SDG #3, 5, 10 & 16
I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Health & Equity
Learn About Participation and Representation
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women and girl's equal participation and representation around the world.
Basic Needs & Security
Practice A Sharing Economy
SDG #1 No Poverty
Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Learn About Equitable Food Access
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 10 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Climate & Ecosystems
Join A Climate Action Orginization
SDG #13 Climate
I will learn about local, national and international climate action organizations that I could join and connect with one or more.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Health & Equity
Learn About Gender Diversity
SDG #5 Gender
I will spend 15 minutes learning about gender diversity.
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Basic Needs & Security
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Basic Needs & Security
Get To Know Your Watershed
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Climate & Ecosystems
Learn About Invasive Species
SDG #14 & 15
I will spend 10 minutes learning about invasive species and ways to reduce their impacts.
Education & Livelihood
Learn About The Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG #4, 8, 11 & 17
I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Health & Equity
Safe Disposal of Medications and Household Chemicals
SDG #3 Health & Well-Being
I will spend 15 minutes learning about how and where to dispose of medications and chemicals properly.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will visit ewg.org to learn about and use their Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen produce lists.
Basic Needs & Security
Support A Renters Bills of Rights
SDG #1 No Poverty
Of nearly 44 million U.S. renter households in 2019, more than 45% paid rent equal to 30% or more of their gross household income. I will spend 20 minutes learning about a renters bill of rights and affordable housing.
Participant Feed
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Shruti Madan 4/22/2022 6:51 AMWalked around 50 minutes today - from VA Square to the Rosslyn office! :) -
Shruti Madan 4/21/2022 7:20 AMI had 2 zero waste meals today and walked for about 30 minutes! -
Shruti Madan 4/20/2022 9:39 AMWalked for about 30 minutes this morning! -
Shruti Madan 4/19/2022 6:56 AMWalked 45 minutes this morning! :) -
Shruti Madan 4/18/2022 7:06 AMWalked for 30 minutes this morning and had 2 vegan meals so far! -
Shruti Madan 4/16/2022 8:27 AMHiked at the Prince William Forest Park for 2 hours! -
Shruti Madan 4/15/2022 5:49 AMSince Friday is 'no early morning meetings' day for me ;-), I walked for an hour on a trail nearby! :) -
Shruti Madan 4/14/2022 12:28 PMI cooked 2 zero waste meals today! -
Shruti Madan 4/14/2022 4:26 AMMy earth month ecochallenge is going great! It's been more than a month that I have been practicing mindful eating :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat was something important you learned about renter rights and affordable housing?
Shruti Madan 4/13/2022 11:54 AMIt allows one the right to live safely and privately in their homes without worrying about disruptions or its habitability